My cat did throw off the virus and tested negative for many years on both tests. I would look for a vet with the philosophy that a cat with FELV can live many years with proper care.
Bonnie in WI http://grants.library.wisc.edu/organizations/animals.html http://savingspaldingpets.blogspot.com/ http://www.bestfriends.org/nomorehomelesspets/pdf/walkforanimals.pdf ----- Original Message ----- From: Gina WN <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wednesday, August 2, 2006 1:58 am Subject: Question about throwing off the virus and my vet's opinion To: [email protected] > Hi Everyone, > > A week ago when I took Pippin to the vet, I asked my vet about > the upcoming second FeLV test that Pippin is going to have in > September. I asked her if she agrees that cats can throw off the > virus after having tested positive. She said she does not believe > so, that she believes that cats who test negative after having > tested positive are "harboring the virus" and that it can show up > at any time in the future. > > We are going to keep Pippin regardless of her FeLV status. I do > wonder if this vet's belief system could affect the care my girl > receives if she does develop symptoms. What kinds of questions > should I ask on behalf of Pippin? What should I look for in a vet > treating a cat with FeLV? > > Thank you! > Gina > > > No heaven wil not ever Heaven be Unless my cats are there to > welcome me.--epitaph in a pet cemetery > > > Tiggertales ~ a site about our beloved felines > > > > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and > 30+ countries) for 2ยข/min or less. >
